The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus GS 250 Automatic (12 - 13) vs. BMW 520d Special Edition Automatic (09 - 10)
€ 45,200
€ 40,900
€ 45,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Lexus GS 250 is just 0.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the BMW 520d.
Lexus GS 250
BMW 520d
57.3
72.4
82.1
57.8
72.7
80.2
72.4 in
Width
72.7 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.3 in
Height
57.8 in
112.4
190.9
113.7
190.6
190.9 in
Length
190.6 in
112.4 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus GS 250
BMW 520d
3781 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.01 %
General
Lexus GS 250
BMW 520d
L10
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus GS 250
BMW 520d
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
206 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Lexus GS 250
206 hp
161 hp
BMW 520d
187 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Lexus GS 250
187 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 520d
Performance
Lexus GS 250
BMW 520d
140 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus GS 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d
▶ REPLAY
18.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.84 lb/hp
Lexus GS 250
18.35 lb/hp
21.84 lb/hp
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus GS 250
BMW 520d
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Lexus GS 250
26 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 520d
19 mpg
city
31 mpg
34 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
450 mi
Range
777 mi
Lexus GS 250
450 mi
777 mi
BMW 520d
Environmental Impact
172.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
115.2 kWh
Lexus GS 250
172.4 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 520d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus GS 250
BMW 520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
